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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (IASSC ICGB) salary: what it pays (2026)
Indicative pay ranges for roles that commonly value ICGB - broken down by role and by market. These are orientation figures, not a salary survey, so use them to compare and plan, then verify for your own city and year.
Indicative ranges for orientation only - not surveyed data, and not financial or career advice.
What ICGB tends to pay
These are indicative US ranges for the process- and quality-improvement roles a Green Belt supports, not for the exam alone; a Green Belt typically works part-time on smaller projects, so pay sits below a full-time Black Belt scope. Figures vary widely by region, industry and experience, and the certification is one factor among many. Aggregators such as Payscale and Glassdoor put Green Belt holders roughly in the US$80k-120k band depending on role.
Pay by role (indicative)
| Process / Quality Analyst | $60,000 - $85,000 |
|---|---|
| Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | $80,000 - $110,000 |
| Continuous Improvement Specialist | $90,000 - $120,000 |
| Quality / Process Engineer | $95,000 - $130,000 |
Bands are indicative US figures unless stated. Actual pay depends on experience, employer, city and year.
Other markets (indicative)
| United Kingdom | ~£40k-60k |
|---|---|
| Canada | ~CA$70k-100k |
| Australia | ~A$80k-115k |
Jobs that often ask for it
- Process Improvement Analyst
- Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Quality Analyst
- Quality Engineer
- Operations Analyst
Weigh the pay against the cost
Salary is only half the picture. Before you commit, check what ICGB actually costs to sit and maintain, and where it can take you over a career.
- See the full fee breakdown in the ICGB cost and overview (exam fee, retake, materials and renewal).
- Estimate your total spend, including a possible retake, with our exam cost calculator.